Sedative Dependence
Sedative Dependence is a clinical and neurobiological syndrome characterized by the compulsive use, continued intake despite adverse consequences, and physiological reliance on sedative substances, particularly central nervous system depressants such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or related drugs, distinguished from other substance use disorders by its specific pharmacological targets and withdrawal profile.
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A validity study of the SSAGA‐a comparison with the SCAN
Michie Hesselbrock, Caroline J. Easton, Kathleen K. Bucholz et al. · Addiction · 1999 · 685 citations
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Psychiatric Admissions
Thomas J. Crowley · Archives of General Psychiatry · 1974 · 163 citations
Benzodiazepine and sedative use/abuse by methadone maintenance clients
Martin Y. Iguchi, Leonard Handelsman, Warren K. Bickel et al. · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · 1993 · 143 citations
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India
3 publications · 71 citations
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India
3 publications · 71 citations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
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15 publications
535 citations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, United States
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12 publications
366 citations
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Bethesda, United States
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7 publications
411 citations
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Bengaluru, India
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19 publications
469 citations
St Göran's Children's Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden
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4 publications
126 citations
Yale University
New Haven, United States
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633 citations
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
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60 citations

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, United States
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2 publications
176 citations
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Repository · 8 publications · 197 citations
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BJP · 2 publications · 47 citations
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